David Cook's Single "Light On" Hits the Web

Love It or Leave It: David Cook's First Song, "Light On"

David Cook's first single has hit the Web, and I'm still sorting out how I feel about it. Is it too Creed-ish? Or is it exactly what you hoped to hear from the American Idol winner?

"Light On" premiered on Popeater on Tuesday, will hit iTunes on Sept. 30, and will be the first single from his still-untitled first album that will be released Nov. 18. Take a listen to "Light On" (don't let the eyeliner in the video scare you) and then vote!

I HEART David Cook! The song does sound like a lot of the songs you hear out there already, but I'd have to say that people have to take into consideration that although he helped write the songs, he most likely didn't have the final decision. The American Idol higher ups choose his sound and control the way things need to be. If you listen to David Cook's older songs - pre American Idol - it's very fresh and you hear more of his style and his excellent voice.

I HEART David Cook! The song does sound like a lot of the songs you hear out there already, but I'd have to say that people have to take into consideration that although he helped write the songs, he most likely didn't have the final decision. The American Idol higher ups choose his sound and control the way things need to be.
If you listen to David Cook's older songs - pre American Idol - it's very fresh and you hear more of his style and his excellent voice.

I really, really love this song. I wasn't so sure at first, but that was more that it wasn't what I was expecting from his Pre Idol work. His vocals on this song are TOTALLY PHENOMENAL, and as was pointed out by his brother, it's a great transition song for David. This is what I envision when I listen to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOoEmKZiEc .

For me it's better than David Archuleta's song, but I'm still on the fence...I think I liked it but I found myself getting bored, and sort of waiting for it to finish so I could vote and comment. I'm not sure it that means I hated it though.

For me it's better than David Archuleta's song, but I'm still on the fence...
I think I liked it but I found myself getting bored, and sort of waiting for it to finish so I could vote and comment. I'm not sure it that means I hated it though.

This is a fantastic song. It's got so many layers and showcases his beautiful voice so well. He's so much more that just an American Idol. I'll be downloading Light On on September 30 and buying the album the second it comes out. Light On was worth the wait!

I agree with Hiedi on this one. It is a transition song. David is a smart man and knows what he is doing. He is not going to come out of the gate blazing rock. He has allot to say and says it well. I see this song as an introduction. He shows us his heart in the lyrics. The arrangement uses his range well, balances of highs and lows, loud and soft. The more I listen to it the more I like it. I believe it will draw fans in from all genres. Great first single and leaves me wanting more, much more.

I adore this song. It's '80s Power Rock Ballad feel and David's velvety, raw vocals and viceral emotions just bring me to my knees. I couldn't have wanted any less. This is an experience, not just "hearing"!!!

I think it sounds like Creed or Chris Cornell song a lot, but I don't mind it. After reading the reviews I thought the song would be horrible but I really don't think it's bad, it needs to grow on me more.

He doesn't have a ton of control over this album at all so it's not surprising that they chose a song so similar to what he did each week on Idol. I mean really that's why people voted for him right? I think he's very talented and give some time and some choices he can do great

Love ya Pop, but I agree with waffle84. I got a little annoyed to see your opinion of the song posted BEFORE the poll. It gives the listeners a preconceived notion before listening to it. I also agree that this is a rock song, not a pop song. But I am going to stop coming here to defend this since everyone is entitled to their own opinions...and I am sounding like a fangirl..haha.

Love ya Pop, but I agree with waffle84. I got a little annoyed to see your opinion of the song posted BEFORE the poll. It gives the listeners a preconceived notion before listening to it.
I also agree that this is a rock song, not a pop song. But I am going to stop coming here to defend this since everyone is entitled to their own opinions...and I am sounding like a fangirl..haha.

POPSugar, I wish you'd just ask what people think instead of asking if it's too "Creed-ish". I like to make my own judgements without having preconceived notions put there! Anyway, your link is gone but I went to Popeater to hear it. Luckily I DID NOT read what you said before I listened and I'm glad I didn't.Antway, I loved it! Perfect for his voice! I would not call this pop. Pop/rock mabye but it definitely has a rock edge. I don't think it's like Creed or even Chris Cornell, even if he wrote it. Not sure where the Creed thing came from??

POPSugar, I wish you'd just ask what people think instead of asking if it's too "Creed-ish". I like to make my own judgements without having preconceived notions put there! Anyway, your link is gone but I went to Popeater to hear it. Luckily I DID NOT read what you said before I listened and I'm glad I didn't.
Antway, I loved it! Perfect for his voice! I would not call this pop. Pop/rock mabye but it definitely has a rock edge. I don't think it's like Creed or even Chris Cornell, even if he wrote it. Not sure where the Creed thing came from??